Sochi,(AP/UNB) – The desperate world champions from Germany were seconds from losing control of their World Cup fate when Toni Kroos whispered to Marco Reus just outside Sweden’s penalty area.
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Kroos scores stoppage-time winner for Germany
Moscow, June 23 (AP/UNB) — Toni Kroos has scored in the fifth minute of stoppage time to give Germany a 2-1 come-from-behind win over Sweden at the World Cup. Kroos curled a right-foot shot inside the far post after a set…
Mexico’s 2-1 victory over South Korea silences critics
Rostov-On-Don, Jun 24 (AP/UNB) — The criticism of Mexico’s national team heading into the World Cup was loud and scathing. The answer has been emphatic. The Mexicans won their second straight match at the tournament, beating South Korea 2-1 Saturday…
Belgium looks best yet at World Cup in 5-2 rout of Tunisia
Moscow, Jun 24 (AP/UNB) — Belgium seems to be getting better and better — maybe even the best yet at the World Cup. It’s still early, but a hugely talented Belgian squad made a big statement on Saturday in its…
Brazil envoy visits BFF office Saturday
Dhaka – Ambassador of Brazil to Bangladesh Joao Tabajara Oliveira Junior visited Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) office in Motijheel on Saturday noon and exchanged views with football organizers and players on the occasion of their campaign for the FIFA World…
Lukaku, Hazard score 2 each, help Belgium beat Tunisia 5-2
Moscow,(AP/UNB) – Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard scored two goals each in a dominant Belgium display on Saturday, leading their team over Tunisia 5-2 in the highest scoring game of the World Cup.
Brazil fan electrocuted while celebrating win in Sirajganj
A supporter of Brazil football team electrocuted in Ullapara upazila on Friday night while celebrating his team’s win against Costa Rica in the ongoing FIFA world Cup 2018.
Brazil beat Costa Rica 2-0 by late goals at World Cup
St. Petersburg,(AP/UNB) — Philippe Coutinho and Neymar scored injury-time goals to help Brazil beat Costa Rica 2-0 Friday at the World Cup.
France defense excels in 1-0 victory over Peru in Group C
Yekaterinburg,(AP/UNB) – With all its attacking talent, France proved it also has class in defense.
Neymar to start in unchanged Brazil team to face Costa Rica
St. Petersburg,(AP/UNB) – Neymar will start for Brazil in a mostly unchanged lineup against Costa Rica on Friday at the World Cup.
Messi, Argentina beaten 3-0 at World Cup, Croatia advances
Nizhny Novgorod,(AP/UNB) – Lionel Messi’s frustrating international career may be coming to an early and anti-climactic finish after Argentina’s worst loss in World Cup group play in 60 years.
AFC U-19 Women’s: Bangladesh to play South Korea in opener on Oct 24
Dhaka – Bangladesh to play stronger South Korea in the opening Group-D match of the AFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2019 Qualifiers on October 24 at the Republican Central Stadium in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
Goatee & goals turn this into Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup
Moscow, Jun 21 (AP/UNB) — Cristiano Ronaldo walked out for warmups at sun-splashed Luzhniki Stadium with diamonds affixed to each earlobe and a new goatee sprouting from his chin — like a goat, get it? Greatest of All Time.
After only 2 matches, Egypt eliminated from World Cup
St. Petersburg, Jun 21 (AP/UNB) – Egypt arrived in Russia with Mohamed Salah and some high expectations.
Diego Costa scores again, Spain beats Iran 1-0 at World Cup
Kazan,(AP/UNB) – Patience is a virtue, and Spain showed plenty of it to overcome a tough challenge from Iran at the World Cup.
Brazil says FIFA has dismissed its complaint over VAR use
Sochi,(AP/UNB) – The Brazilian soccer federation says FIFA has dismissed its complaint over the use of video review in the team’s World Cup opener against Switzerland. The federation said Wednesday FIFA didn’t specifically address the plays contested by Brazil: non-calls…
Neymar returns to training, Brazil guarantees he’s ready
Sochi,(AP/UNB) – Brazil is making sure everyone knows Neymar is perfectly fit at the World Cup.
Ronaldo confirms Portugal place in 2nd round of World Cup
DHAKA – It was again the Ronaldo’s magic as Portugal became the second team to confirm their place in the second round of the FIFA World Cup 2018 as they were lucky to scrape home by a solitary goal against…
BD to start AFC U-16 women’s qualifier Sept 17
Dhaka – Hosts Bangladesh will start their campaign in the qualifying round of the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship taking on Bahrain in a Group F match on September 17 next.
Eye on SAFF Championship in September.
Dhaka – The newly-appointed head coach of Bangadesh National Football team, Englishman Jamie Day intends to play eye-catching attacking football to make a good result in the ensuing seven-nation SAFF Championship in Dhaka terming his job as tough challenge.
Ex-Brazilian footballer Zico to visit Bangladesh soon
Dhaka – Former Brazilian coach and footballer Arthur Antunes Coimbra, better known as Zico, will arrive here after the FIFA World Cup as Brazil is looking for stronger sports ties with Bangladesh.
Russia on brink of last 16 at World Cup, beats Egypt 3-1
St. Petersburg, Jun 20 (AP/UNB) — Two wins, eight goals and almost certainly a place in the knockout stage for first time since the Soviet era. Russia is enjoying quite the party at its own World Cup — and not…
Messi shares video of Bangladesh fans
Dhaka, Jun 20 – Argentine superstar Lionel Messi on Tuesday shared a video that included Bangladeshi fans expressing their support for Argentina in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Bangladesh: 8 Brazil fans hack Argentina fans in football craze
Khulna, June 20 – An attempt to murder case has been filed against eight Brazil fans for hacking an Argentinean supporter and his wife in Daulatpur Upazila under Khulna district in Bangladesh.
Argentina coach plans major changes to team at World Cup
Bronnitsy,(AP/UNB) – Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli is planning major changes to his team for the South Americans’ next World Cup match.
Egypt goalie declines beer-sponsored World Cup award
An Egypt team official has confirmed goalkeeper Mohamed Elshenawy declined to receive a player of the match trophy at the World Cup for religious reasons.
Brazil held to 1-1 draw by Switzerland at World Cup
Rostov-On-Don, (AP/UNB) – Brazil joined the list of big teams struggling to win their opening matches at the World Cup in Russia.
Mexico’s Marquez in ‘great shape’ at fifth career World Cup
Moscow,(AP/UNB) – Mexico defender Rafael Marquez is feeling “in great shape” after becoming only the third man in history to play at a fifth career World Cup.
Switzerland hold favourites Brazil to 1-1 draw
Rostov-On-Don, Jun 18 (AP/UNB) — Brazil joined the list of big teams struggling to win their opening matches at the World Cup in Russia. The five-time champions were held to a 1-1 draw by Switzerland on Sunday, a few hours…
Riyadh mulls legal action against beIN Sports
Saudi Arabia is planning to take legal action against Qatar-owned beIN Sports for ‘politicising’ the FIFA World Cup, a senior official has said. Turki al-Sheikh, the chairman of the Saudi General Sports Authority, said on Twitter that beIN Sports, had…